Dahlia Days at Gather Mountain Blooms: Two Weekends Left to Pick Flowers This Season

There's still time to get to the dahlia fields — but not much of it. Gather Mountain Blooms is hosting Dahlia Days on September 12 and September 19, from 8 AM to noon each day, at 5210 S. U.S. 85/87 in Colorado Springs. These are the final two dates of the 2026 season after the original September 5 event was postponed due to a late dahlia arrival this year.

Admission is $10 per person, with an option to purchase a cup of cut dahlias for $30. On-site there's brunch from 4th Avenue Crepes, coffee from Good Gracious Coffee, floral-inspired cocktail options, and a mini makers market to browse.

A Seasonal Experience Worth the Morning

Gather Mountain Blooms is a Colorado Springs flower farm, and Dahlia Days is their seasonal highlight event — a chance for the community to walk the fields when the dahlias are at peak bloom. This year's late growing season pushed the dates back, but the blooms are ready now and the fields are reportedly beautiful.

It's a genuinely pleasant morning activity — relaxed, beautiful, and low-key enough that it works for a range of ages. Kids tend to enjoy picking flowers, and the brunch and coffee options make it easy for adults to settle in and enjoy the morning rather than rushing through. It's the kind of outing that ends up being more memorable than the calendar suggested it would be.

Getting There

The farm is located at 5210 S. U.S. 85/87, south of Colorado Springs. Tickets are available through simpletix.com. The event is popular — if you're planning on going this Saturday, September 12, purchasing your admission in advance is a good idea to confirm your spot.

What's Next

September 19 is the second and final Dahlia Days date of the 2026 season. That same weekend, the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow also runs September 19 and 20. If you've got capacity for two events in one weekend, it's a solid combination — the airshow is a very different kind of family outing, but both make good use of a clear Colorado fall day.

For more Colorado Springs fall family events, check springsdaily.com or visitcos.com for updated listings through October.